The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1887-05-13
GARFIELD'S STATUE
UNVEILED AT THE CAPITAL
festerday Undor, tho Auspices of the
Society OF tho Army OF tho Cunibcr.
land = Tho Presldcnts Address In
Memory of tho Dead Statesman.

l
Memory Of tho Dead Statesman.
1 WASHINGTON, D. O., May 12.-The sec
ond day Of the reunion OF the Society o
tho Army Of the Cumberland was per
fect specimen OF Washington spring
weather. Tho sky was cloudlesa, thu
temperature delightful, and light breeze
tempered the suns rays just enough tc
make an ideal day for open air ceremo
nies. At an early hour in the morning
small detachments of regular troops, mill
tia and other organizations that were ia
participate in the parade, took possession
OF the streets. The music OF brsse
bando was heard in every quarter. At
noon the executive departments were
closed and added their quota to the
throngs on the sidewalks. At the bust.
ness meeting. this morning Of the So.
clety Colonel Henry Stone, OF Boston, was
selected as the orator and Colonel William
McMichasl, Of New York, as alternate OF
the next reunion. Chicago was selected
as the place, and Ohickamausa week In
September, 1883, as the time Tor holding
the noxt reunion.
Long before 80 o'clock, the hour
fixed for the starting OF the procession,
all was hustle III the neighborhood OF the
Arlington Hotel, and u large number Of
spectators had arrived TO secure gome
good position from which to view the for.
nation Of the parade. As the time for
starting approached, the different, bodies
which were to form the procession began
to arrive and take position on the esrests.
previously designated for tho various or.
ganizations. The aides to tho Grand
Marshal Of tho day and the societies Of
the Garfield Guard Of Honor and the
Army OF the Cumberland, rendevoused
in front OF the Arlington Hotel, while the
Grand Army OF tho Republic, the Govern
ment troops and the District militia form.
ed on streets in the immediate vicinity,
Promptly at 80 o'clock General Baird,
Chief Marshal OF the parade, gave the
signal Tor marching and the procession
started. -
A platoon OF mounted police led the
way, followed by General Baird and his
aideH, who preceded carriage in which
were seated Generals Sherman, Sheridan
and Rosecrans, three Of the four living
commanders OF the Army OF tho Cumber.
land, General Buell., tho remaining com.
mander, being unable to be present.
The right OF the procession moved uu
Il street to Eighteenth, each organization
wheeling into line as the left OF the pre-.
ceding company passed. From Eighteenth
street the procession proceeded to Penn.
sylvania avenue, down to Third street,
where the first division debouched, and
proceeded down Third to Maryland ave.
nne and halted on that avenue, near the
monument. The second division contin-
ued its course and took a position on First
street at the north OF the statue.
AT THE GRAND STAND.
On grand stand near the statue seats
we're arranged for 1900 persons. A number
Of these were occupied at least an hour be-.
fore the procession arrived. The grand
stand was profusely draped with bunting
and the speakers stand ornamented with
graceful palms and po!ted plants, while a
tattered battle flag hung from its staff at
either corner. A pair OF comfortable arm
chairs were placed in the centre of the
stand, reserved for the President and Mrs.
Cleveland. Places were also reserved for
the sculptor and other favored guests.
The large circle surrounding the monu.
ment was kept cleared by the police while
the sideTalks were crowded with epects.
tora. Just before one o'clock the invited
lguests began to arrive. James and Harry
Garfield were escorted to seats by General
Mussey, while Colonel Wileon performed
similar Office for the aged W. w, Con.
coran. The usual Thursday Cabinet meet.
ing adjourned ut an early hour in order TO
enable the President and his
advisers to attend tho unyeil-
ing ceremonies. Secretary Bayard
and Attorney General Garland we're
among the early arrivals and were seated
to the left Of Mrs. Cleveland. The mem
bers OF the Supreme Court OF the United
States came in body, excepting Justices
Wood and Harlan, and were seated in the
first row on the left Of the speakers
stand. The District Judiciary members
Of the Court Of Claims and District Com
mlssloners were also present, and repre-
sentatives OF the Diplomatic Corps were on
the right Of the stand. y
at one o'clock Generals Sherman, sher-
ldan and Rosecrans and Governor Curtin
arrived in carriage just after tho head OF
the procession made its appearance,
They were soon followed by President
Cleveland, escorted by General Anderson
and Secretary and Mrs. Fairchild, Colonel
and Mrs. Lamont, Postmaster General
| Villas and Secretary Lamar. Mrs Cleye.
land came accompanied by Mrs. Folsom.
Miss Bayard and Miss Walsh, just alter
one o'clock, aud took her seat beside the
Presidents chair. Ex.Secretsry Window
snd ex-Attorney General McYeagh, OF
President Garfeld's cabinet, wero among
the guests present.
Alter prayer by Rev. DR.. Giesy, the
marine band surrounding the monumen,
struck up "Hail to the Chief" and amid
the clapping Of hands the American flag
enyeloping the statue was dropped, and
the great bronze image stood sxposod tc
| the rays Of the midday sun.5 There was 4
short lull in the proceedings while bat.
terry OF artillery fired a national salute,
General Sheridan then introduced the
orator OF tho day.. General ]. Warren
Keller, who, on the part Of tho Monument
Committee, delivered an address, trans
ferring the statue to General Sheridan
At it's conclusion General Sheridan in be.
half Of the Society transferred the statue
to the President. II. :
| The President, who arose as General
Sheridan began speaking, then began his
; address, accepting the statue as gift te
the nation as follows:. =
PRESIDENTS ADDRESS.
FELLOW CITIZENS; In performance O
tho duty assigned to me on this occasion